Colonel Buttery was a graduate of the U.S.
Military Academy, West Point. New York. He was commissioned a Second
Lieutenant in field artillery in 1941.

He served in World War II with the 74th field
artillery brigade, Camp Blanding, Florida. He also served in the Battle
of the Bulge. His last assignment was as chairman of the Army Material
Command Technical Committee. He retired in 1969.

His awards and decorations include the Silver
Star Medal, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart Medal.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie, and a son,
Edwin.

Burial with full military honors was held April
25, 1997 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, with full
military honors.